Grandma

Grandma

2015 · 78 min · EN · R · 6.5 (334 votes)
Dir. Paul Weitz · Starring Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox, Elizabeth Peña · Music Joel P. West
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Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.

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A sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender road trip about a prickly grandmother and her granddaughter navigating a difficult day. It’s a film that feels lived-in, honest, and ultimately, deeply human.

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